That's incredible. By the way, I think it was 295 tables, not 295 cars. I counted 105 cars. Maybe it's different on UP, but here on NS we count cars, loads and empties, coupler-to-coupler. I would love to see these monster trains become a habit, although they rose complaints in local government. 12,000' is long enough in this economy anyway.

Good video prime example of company disregard for waiting motorists and general public, not to mention the lengthly delays to the system should there be a hot wheel or other mechanical problem. It would take hours to roadside inspect a monster like that.

Posted by Craig on January 21, 2010

Sure hope it didn't go into emergency anywhere and require walking to inspect.

Excellent Video. I bet it was tough for the Omaha dispatchers to keep this thing moving on any single track mains.

Posted by Aussie Denis on July 6, 2011

If Queensland Rail here in Australia tried anything on this scale it would be a disaster they have enough trouble running normal Trains let alone a Monster like this one. When you see something like this it explains why us " Big Kids " get involved in Model Railways. Atotally Awesome Video, a Hearty Congratulations to all involved with shooting the Video, More please.

Posted by DDA45X on January 5, 2012

UP had lost there minds when they thought of this train, and I love it! With container ships getting larger and larger, stack trains like this, could become normal in the future.

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